theyorkshiregirl

Welcome to my little corner of the internet! I'm Rachel, and this blog is my take on life and all it's quirks. I'm a //makeup artist //hair stylist //wigmaker //teacher //vegetarian //yorkshire girl //workaholic //beachside resident & lover of life < 3

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I have been lusting after this little beauty for quite some time, and this week I finally took the plunge and bought one! At first glance it looks smaller than I had remembered, though as soon as you open it up it's apparent that it's somewhat of a Mary Poppins affair.

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If you've ever been to the Triangle you will have noticed this glittery sign shimmering in the distance and may have wondered what lay beyond the colourful exterior...well wonder no more!

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This has to be one of my all time favourites. And because at last (fingers crossed) we're approaching some potentially barbequeable weather, this cheesy delight will be gaining some real air time. There's no question that halloumi is an acquired taste but let me tell you, once you acquire it the possibilities are endless! Most people who have ever eaten raw halloumi will be put off by its rubbery texture and super salty taste. But give the little guy a chance..it actually possesses some quite magical powers. This concoction is simply halloumi sliced into strips, sprinkled with a little flour and pan fried in a drop of very (very) hot oil. And that's right guys and girls, it doesn't melt! It will hold its shape and become lovely and crispy. The saltiness dissipates and it becomes more tender.I like to use a griddle pan to get a nice range in colour, also it helps stop it sticking to the bottom! Drizzle with some lemon juice et voila! Perfect with a simple salad.

top tip: don't cut the strips too thin or they will disintegrate in your pan!

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Westbourne is a mecca for little boutiques and tea shops, with Elsie Harrhy coffee house being at the top of my list this week!

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Isn't this making your mouth water just looking at it? A day wandering aimlessly in London with the best friend brought us to the beautiful Notting Hill, home of the delicious Portobello Crêpes stall! What a calorific gem of a find. Ignore the nutella and whipped cream, the bananas and strawberries make it healthy... right?Our crêpes were made fresh there and then by a lovely Italian lady, while our eyes bulged at the sheer size of the things. Great if you're starving, not so much if you're like us; two hours from dinner plans... whoops! We definitely couldn't finish them. Walking while eyeing up the pretty pastel townhouses made it the perfect afternoon besides the cream being like a magnet to my coat, cue despair. Definitely grab a few extra napkins if you'd rather not be wearing your new found French fave while you stroll through the Royal borough.

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Images owned by ASOSTo tell you that I am a HUGE fan of ASOS would be the understatement of the century. Since back in the day when we still weren't sure if it was pronounced A-S-O-S, ACE-SAUSS or any other concoction us girls invented, one thing we did know was that it was our favourite place to shop online. 10 years on and not a thing has changed. In fact ASOS just keep giving us more reasons to give them our hard earned cash. Premier membership with unlimited free next day delivery, exclusive access to sales plus discounts, all for £9.95 for the year. Yes please. Even as I write this I am head to toe in ASOS. I could go on forever.What I am really here to tell you about is this powder blue beauty; one of my most recent purchases currently on offer for £77 down from £110! Now, it is important to note I have been looking for this coat for oh, only about 5 months. !. This sounds crazy, and it is. I wanted the length, I wanted the waterfall cut, I wanted the colour, and evidently being this particular requires a degree of patience. Since day 1 the coat went on there have been compliments galore, it's also incredibly warm and doubles up as a wrap around blanket for breezy days. So if you happen to be looking for just the thing I was, your search ends here ---->>The Holy GrailDon't forget: Students get 10% off!Top tip: Buy a size or two down if you don't want it too oversized